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Form of workNote: This is a re-advertisement. If you have already applied for this vacancy, your application is on file and you do not need to re-apply.
Note: This position will be loaned to the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) for a minimum of two (2) years.
Under the administrative and general direction of the Deputy Agency Information Officer (AIO) and in collaboration with others within and external to the CA State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), the incumbent serves in a senior management role influencing organizational Information Technology (IT) policy and formulating long range IT programs/objectives overseeing the Agency Enterprise IT Portfolio Services (AEIPS) office responsible for project and portfolio management and oversight services. The AEIPS provides critical IT services throughout CalSTA, in support of CalSTA departments, strategic goals, and business objectives. The AEIPS Chief oversees one of the most complex IT Portfolios for CalSTA departments and has full management responsibility for organizing, planning, coordinating, directing and controlling all activities associated with the day-to-day operations of the AEIPS. The incumbent works effectively with all CalSTA departments technical personnel and management in providing expertise to successfully plan, execute, report, monitor, and close projects and contracts critical to CalSTA goals. The incumbent ensures project management best practices, processes and procedures are consistently applied to all IT projects following the California Project Management Methodology (CA-PMM) and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Agency Information Officer and based on CalSTA's evolving telework policy. CalSTA supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The incumbent may be required to work for extended periods of time in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lighting. The incumbent must carry a cell phone and respond to calls after hours to lead multi-disciplinary IT professionals team(s) in organizing, analyzing, troubleshooting and resolving IT problems; may travel to various Transportation Departments locations to provide expertise for IT operations. The incumbent may be required to travel to other Caltrans offices to support and provide expertise for IT operations. The incumbent may work after regular business hours and/or weekends to perform activities to support business operations.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-399864
Position #(s):
900-170-1406-XXX
Working Title:
Manager, Agency IT Portfolio Services
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER II $10,421.00 - $12,668.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California's economy and livability.
Caltrans Vision: A performance-driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Caltrans Director's EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to include a valid email address on your application.
Special Requirements Pursuant to California Code of Regulations § 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process.
This process provides for examination and job-selection specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification.
Please read the entire job posting before applying for this position.
This is an Open examination.
All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date to participate in the examination.
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience as an Information Technology Manager I; or
Seven years of information technology experience performing a variety of progressively responsible technical, analytical, supervisory, or managerial tasks in support of computer systems or services in one or more of the major six domains or a closely related or emerging information technology field. At least three years of experience shall include performance of highly specialized work in a lead capacity on highly complex or specialized information technology systems or services, or in a progressively responsible supervisory or managerial capacity over highly complex or specialized information technology systems or services.
A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for four years of the required general information technology experience. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for three years of the required general information technology experience. An associate degree from an accredited college may substitute for one year of the required general information technology experience. Only one degree may be used for substitution.
When using education to meet minimum qualifications, education must include 15 semester units (or 22.5 quarter units) of information technology or closely related course work.
Examination Information:
This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate's experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the Class Specification. For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out his or her State application (STD. 678). List all experience relevant to the "Minimum Qualifications".
This examination will not establish a civil service list; therefore, candidates will not have the ability to transfer their eligibility to other departments. Candidates will be notified of their examination results.
Note: If using Out of Class (OOC) experience , you must submit a copy of your signed and approved OOC documentation. Failure to do so may result in your OOC experience not being considered during the evaluation process of this examination.
Education: If using your college education to meet the minimum qualifications, college transcripts must be submitted with your application and SOQ. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for entrance into the examination; however, official transcripts may be required prior to appointment .
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/22/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
Attn: Ray Nuezca (23MSP101)
Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-86
1727 30th Street, 6th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
Ray Nuezca (23MSP101)
Managerial Selection Process (MSP) MS-86
1727 30th Street, 6th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95816-8036
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the SOQ questions. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide specific examples to each question. Responses to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0504).
Submit your competed PM-0504 in the "Additional Documents" section. Select "Other" from the drop-down menu for Type of Document and enter SOQ for the Description. Upload your completed PM-0504, then Save & Review Application.
- 23MSP101 PM-0504
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Ray Nuezca
(279) 234-2239
Raymond.Nuezca@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education and experience meet the evaluation criteria below and qualify them for the position.
Responses to the SOQ must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0504). Any SOQ responses that are not submitted on the PM-0504 will not be scored. Each box provided for your response has been limited to 2000 characters .
Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide detailed and specific examples , from their professional experience, education, and training, that directly answer each of the SOQ questions. The SOQ will be utilized as screening criteria for the hiring interview only and will not be used for the purposes of examination. Additional documents to supplement the PM-0504 will not be reviewed during the SOQ scoring. To learn about the Statement of Qualifications form (PM-0504) and screening process, click here: https://youtu.be/Wi1RbhBY0Ao
The PM-0504 SOQ Form can be found in the Required Application Package Documents section of this advertisement.
The Statement of Qualifications must address the applicant's qualifications relative to the following:
1. Describe your broad and comprehensive experience with IT project management and organizational change management. Include your knowledge and/or experience with project initiation, approval, management, oversight and organizational change management.
2. Describe your leadership experience in overseeing large and complex IT operations with regards to staff size, manag...
